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Jacques Bianchi French Military Issue Diver

Partially verified

This Jacques Bianchi French Military Issue is a mechanical automatic diving watch produced for the French Armed Forces. Delivered in November 1994, the watch features a rugged stainless steel case with an integrated crown guard and a unidirectional rotating black diving bezel. The black dial contains geometric luminous hour markers, a date aperture at the 3 o'clock position, and a red 24-hour scale. The dial is marked with the logo of the French Army (Armée de Terre) and signed "J. BIANCHI MARSEILLE 300 METRES AUTOMATIQUE". The watch is rated for water resistance to 300 meters. It is currently fitted with a perforated brown leather strap with white stitching.

Frontal view of the Jacques Bianchi French Military Issue watch showing the black dial, Armée de Terre logo, and rotating bezel.
Frontal view of the Jacques Bianchi French Military Issue watch showing the black dial, Armée de Terre logo, and rotating bezel. — AnalogShift. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Diving watch
Maker / attribution
Jacques Bianchi
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
November 1994
Source-reported place
France

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Construction

It includes a dedicated crown guard on the right flank to protect the winding crown during use. The watch is equipped with a black unidirectional rotating bezel, designed for timing diving intervals.

The dial is finished in black and incorporates luminous geometric indices for legibility in low-light environments. It features a red 24-hour scale, a date display window at the 3 o'clock position, and the insignia of the French Army (Armée de Terre). The dial is signed with the Jacques Bianchi Marseille branding and indicates the 300-meter water resistance capability.

Evidence for this section
  • “بدنه ساعت از استیل با ساختاری زاویه‌دار و مستحکم ساخته شده که با زه چرخان غواصی مشکی‌رنگ و محافظ دسته کوک همراهی می‌شود”
  • “روی صفحه مشکی‌رنگ آن، نشانگرهای هندسی لومینوس، نمایشگر تاریخ در موقعیت ساعت ۳، درجه‌بندی ۲۴ ساعته قرمز رنگ و همچنین نشان ارتش زمینی فرانسه (Armée de Terre) به چشم می‌خورد”

History and Specification

Jacques Bianchi produced diving watches for the French military during the 1980s and 1990s, focusing on the requirements of tactical and underwater missions. This specific example was reportedly delivered in November 1994. The watch is powered by a mechanical automatic movement, though the specific caliber type remains unrecorded in the provided documentation.

The watch is presented on a brown perforated leather strap with white stitching, differing from the original equipment intended for field or maritime use.

Evidence for this section
  • “برند فرانسوی Jacques Bianchi در دهه‌های ۱۹۸۰ و ۱۹۹۰ میلادی با طراحی و ساخت ساعت‌های غواصی کارآمد و مقاوم برای ارتش و یگان‌های نظامی فرانسه نام خود را در صنعت ساعت‌سازی تثبیت کرد”
  • “بر اساس اطلاعات ارائه‌شده از سوی منبع در نوامبر سال ۱۹۹۴ میلادی تحویل و صادر شده است”

Condition and Attribution

The provided information is based on documentation associated with the object and has not been independently verified or appraised for authenticity by the catalogue service. The details regarding service history, mechanical precision, or current surface condition of the case and crystal are not disclosed in the source material.

The attribution of the watch as an official French military issue remains based on the seller-provided information. Potential owners should note that while the watch is described as a military order, specific technical internal specifications such as the movement caliber are not provided.

Evidence for this section
  • “اطلاعات و مشخصات درج‌شده در این شناسنامه بر اساس مستندات و اظهارات منبع گردآوری شده است”
  • “جزئیات مربوط به سرویس‌های دوره‌ای، کارکرد دقیق مکانیکی و وضعیت خط و خش در متن منبع مشخص نشده”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific movement caliber used in this reference?
  • What material is the crystal composed of (e.g., mineral or sapphire)?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Jacques Bianchi French Military Issue Diver
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerJacques Bianchi“سازنده: Jacques Bianchi”
ModelFrench Military Issue“مدل: French Military Issue (نسخه سفارش ارتش فرانسه)”
Date of deliveryNovember 1994“سال واگذاری: نوامبر ۱۹۹۴”
Water resistance300 meters“مقاومت در برابر آب: ۳۰۰ متر”
MovementMechanical automatic“نوع موتور: مکانیکی اتوماتیک (Automatique)”
Case materialStainless steel“بدنه ساعت از استیل با ساختاری زاویه‌دار و مستحکم ساخته شده”
OriginFrance“کشور سازنده: فرانسه”

Visible details

  • Red 24-hour scale printed on the inner dial
  • Armée de Terre logo centered below the 12 o'clock marker
  • Large crown guard integrated into the right side of the case
  • Perforated dark brown leather strap with contrasting stitching

Research qualifications

  • The exact caliber of the automatic movement is not specified
  • The material of the watch crystal is not identified

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی غواصی نظامی Jacques Bianchi French Military Issue

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 3e64be696a

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